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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Max Campbell Neighborhood, Tulsa
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Max Campbell, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area has transitioned from a moderately diverse community to one with a white majority. In 2013, the neighborhood had a 54% white population and a 24% black population. By 2022, the white population increased to 60% while the black population decreased to 7%.
The Hispanic and Asian populations in Max Campbell have shown slight increases. The Hispanic population grew from 9% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, while the Asian population rose from nearly 0% to 8% during the same period. These changes indicate a transitional aspect in the community's demographic composition.
The demographic shifts in Max Campbell correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $40,508, which decreased to $34,903 in 2016. As the community shifted towards a white majority, the median income increased significantly, reaching $52,329 in 2022. This trend suggests a potential link between the increasing white population and rising income levels.
The population of Max Campbell has decreased over the years, from 1,835 in 2013 to 1,396 in 2022. This population decrease, combined with rising incomes and shifting demographics, supports the hypothesis of neighborhood transformation, possibly through redevelopment or changing housing affordability.
The demographic changes in Max Campbell reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically diverse neighborhoods undergo gentrification. The neighborhood's proximity to the historic Greenwood District, known as "Black Wall Street," adds historical context to these changes. The decreasing black population in Max Campbell may be seen as a continuation of displacement that began with the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Max Campbell's rapid increase in median income, from $45,940 in 2020 to $53,124 in 2021, outpaces national averages and suggests an accelerated process of neighborhood transformation. This evolution from a moderately diverse community to a white majority neighborhood with significantly higher median income exemplifies the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic factors in urban areas.
